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Melbourne Intl (YMML/MEL) — Melbourne, Australia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 120.500
- Runways
- 09/27, 16/34
- Elevation
- 434 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
263 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 222 on the ground · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: YMML
- Name: Melbourne Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -37.673302
- Longitude: 144.843002
- Elevation: 434 ft
- Country: Australia
- Municipality: Melbourne
- IATA Code: MEL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: YMMM
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Distance from City: 22.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 7514 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: MIRL, PAPI 3.0°, RVR
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS, GLS, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: Grooved asphalt. Width 45m; length 2290m per OurAirports/FlightPlanDB. MIRL lighting. RVR transmissometers (unlit, frangible) within RWS at 14ft AGL. OFZ exists.
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 12012 X 155
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 79/F/D/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL (RWY 16), HIAL CAT II/III, SFL, RTZL, RCLL, RCGL, RVR, PAPI 3.0°
- NAVAIDs: ILS RWY 16
- Approach Types: ILS, GLS, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: Grooved asphalt. Length 3661m per OurAirports/FlightPlanDB; width 47m. PCN 79/F/D/W/T; pavement concessions required for PCN in excess of 79. RWY 16 HIRL; RWY 34 has RTIL (2 installed) and RTZL with red/white signs and six occulting white flush lights. HIAL CAT II/III, SFL, RTZL extends 900m from threshold, RCLL, RCGL, RVR transmissometers (unlit, frangible) within RWS at 14ft AGL. Secondary PWR switchover 1 SEC during LVP; 15 SEC otherwise. Stopbars and RGLs at all RWY/TWY intersections. OFZ ex
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 132.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 132.000 MHz; Tower 120.500 MHz (H24); Ground 121.700 MHz; ATIS 118.000 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 118.000 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Melbourne Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 curfew-free operations. Control tower H24. Peak activity 20:00-01:00 local (10:00-15:00 UTC).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +61 3 9235 7337
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.melbourneairport.com.au
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: +61 3 9235 1060
- Remarks: Level 3 fully coordinated airport. Slots required for all airlines and aircraft operators. Coordinator: Airport Coordination Australia (ACA), [email protected].
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport of entry. Customs available H24 consistent with 24-hour operations.
Fees
- Landing Fee: AUD 13.97 per metric tonne MTOW (minimum AUD 50)
- Parking Fee: AUD 5.40 per metric tonne per 24 hours; first 6 hours free for some categories
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Fees effective 1 July 2024. Subject to annual indexation. Additional noise and emissions surcharges apply.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Shell brand. Frequency 129.750 MHz.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Shell brand. Frequency 129.750 MHz.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 12:00
- Curfew End: 20:00
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Curfew-free airport — 24-hour operations with no night restrictions. Speed limit 250KT IAS below 10,000ft AMSL. Security controlled airport. Landing permit may be required depending on FAR operation type.
Alternates
YMEN
- ICAO: YMEN
- Name: Melbourne Essendon Airport
- Distance (NM): 4.3
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. Used extensively for charter, RFDS, air ambulance, and corporate aviation.
YMMB
- ICAO: YMMB
- Name: Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
- Distance (NM): 21.9
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. Primarily GA, flight training, and light charter.
YMAV
- ICAO: YMAV
- Name: Avalon Airport
- Distance (NM): 28.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry when international services operate. ABF customs on demand. Incoming Passenger Card required.
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Australia Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.
Active NOTAMs
H8722/26
warning Upcoming
ILS out of service
ILS 'IMW' 109.3 RWY 27 U/S
2026-10-27 23:00 UTC
2026-10-28 05:00 UTC
H8633/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 09/27 CLSD DUE WIP
REFER TO METHOD OF WORKING PLAN YMML 2025-2 STAGE R1
2026-10-27 23:00 UTC
2026-10-28 05:00 UTC
L1309/26
warning
ATC restriction
ATIS FREQ 118.0 U/S
ALTN VIA VOR FREQ 114.1
2026-10-22 07:39 UTC
2026-10-30 06:00 UTC
+38 more active NOTAMs
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- What is the tower frequency at YMML?
- The tower frequency at Melbourne Intl is 120.500 MHz.
- What fuel is available at YMML?
- Melbourne Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does YMML require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
- Does YMML require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required at Melbourne Intl.
- Where is YMML located?
- Melbourne Intl (YMML) is located in Melbourne, Australia.
- What is the IATA code for YMML?
- The IATA code for Melbourne Intl is MEL.
- Does YMML have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Melbourne Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 09/27, 16/34.
- Is YMML a port of entry?
- Yes, Melbourne Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.